polycarbonate
noun
poly·car·bon·ate ˌpä-lē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 
-nət
: any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This blend gives you some benefits of both but still isn't as durable as 100% polycarbonate. 
Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 These polycarbonate sunglasses are stylish enough for everyday wear but are virtually shatterproof and scratch-proof. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The polycarbonate exterior of this scale comes in a variety of colors and patterns, from black marble to lime green. Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Rimowa's origins date back to 1898 in Cologne, Germany, and the company claims the title for creating the world's first polycarbonate suitcase in 2000. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 In one study, researchers found that the process of washing a polycarbonate bottle leached 0.2 to 0.3 milligrams of BPA into each liter of water. Benjamin Elling, The Conversation, 23 June 2022 Louis Ghost chair takes the shape of a stately Louis XV seat, only to be reimagined as a single mold of high gloss polycarbonate. Nick Remsen, CNN, 12 July 2022 Dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU at the corners ensure excellent, military-spec drop protection. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 The checked size is $210, and both sizes have polycarbonate shells and come in nine different colors. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2022 See More
Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 These polycarbonate sunglasses are stylish enough for everyday wear but are virtually shatterproof and scratch-proof. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The polycarbonate exterior of this scale comes in a variety of colors and patterns, from black marble to lime green. Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Rimowa's origins date back to 1898 in Cologne, Germany, and the company claims the title for creating the world's first polycarbonate suitcase in 2000. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 In one study, researchers found that the process of washing a polycarbonate bottle leached 0.2 to 0.3 milligrams of BPA into each liter of water. Benjamin Elling, The Conversation, 23 June 2022 Louis Ghost chair takes the shape of a stately Louis XV seat, only to be reimagined as a single mold of high gloss polycarbonate. Nick Remsen, CNN, 12 July 2022 Dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU at the corners ensure excellent, military-spec drop protection. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 The checked size is $210, and both sizes have polycarbonate shells and come in nine different colors. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
poly- + carbonate entry 1
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above